Dr. Krishna S Iyer

About the Doctor

Dr. Krishna S. Iyer is a highly respected Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon with over 46 years of experience, specializing in congenital heart diseases like atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) surgeries. In 1995, he pioneered the first specialized heart care program for children in Northern India at Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute. Throughout his career, Dr. Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries on infants, children, and adults, including complex procedures like arterial switch operations and Fontan procedures. His groundbreaking work on the rapid two-stage arterial switch procedure has earned him recognition as a leading expert in the field.

Dr. Iyer’s training under the renowned Dr. R.B.B. Mee at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, further solidified his expertise in paediatric and infant cardiac surgery. Beyond his clinical work, he is deeply committed to charitable initiatives, such as Rotary International’s ‘Gift of Life’ program, which supports underprivileged children. Dr. Iyer has also contributed significantly to the medical community with over 150 research papers published in national and international journals, advancing the field of paediatric cardiac surgery. His compassionate care and dedication to improving young patients’ lives make him a trusted figure in the field.